About ACIMA

ACIMA separates the phases of real life combat down to Striking, Clinch fighting and Ground fighting.

Each is dealt with individually to ensure the desired level of skill has been reached before moving onto a new dynamic. After all the disciplines have been fully experienced and mastered the student is required to spar using Total combat rules.

Emphasis is placed on the striking of an opponent, with grappling coming in later.

Concepts used in all the phases of combat have been reassesed and altered if necessary, to give them maximum effectiveness against an opponent who is or isn't trained. The ACIMA student will learn a great number of techniques, but a Black Belt in ACIMA can only be gained by freedom of thought, creativity and adaptability.

ACIMA classes are high energy, and taught in a fun atmosphere. Come along and see for yourself.

The syllabus is split into four distinct section, Striking, Clinch, Ground Fighting and Black Belt. The separation of these fighting skills allows the ACIMA practitioner to develope a fully rounded combat style, a high level of skill and understanding must be reached in each section before the next is taught.

ACIMA is taught on a mental level, people who train will learn more about how a fight developes and how techniques work, than they would in a traditional martial art, where repetition is often the only basis for gradings.

The majority of Martial Arts, at the time of writing the founder cannot even think of one, no time is spent understanding the human body and its many weaknesses and strengths. A short written piece is required to accompany any grading in ACIMA. This helps those who train to engage others in conversation about combat and develope a strategy, and belief in what has been learnt.

Not initially.

All you need is some loose clothing and an open mind.

Later when sparring comes into the training, it is important that each student has access to proper equipment.